This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2010. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

U.S. Postal Service Safety Record

Newark, NJ · Transportation & Warehousing

C

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 06/10/2010

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, U.S. Postal Service in Newark, New Jersey has 42 workplace safety violations across 35 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $4,200 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1988 to 2010.

U.S. Postal Service, located in Newark, New Jersey, was last inspected by OSHA in 2010. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 42 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,200.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

42 Violations
35 Inspections
26 Serious
$4,200 Penalties
Serious?
26 ($3,000)
Other-than-Serious?
16 ($1,200)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1988
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1988
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1992
1960.0008 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $10,500 in penalties for U.S. Postal Service, later reduced to $4,200 — a 60% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
6 citations
1960.0008 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations
1910.1030 OSHA Standard
3 citations
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $2,000
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/10/2010 Complaint? Newark, NJ 2 $3,200
10/30/2003 Complaint? Newark, NJ 1 $0
05/30/2003 Follow-Up? Newark, NJ 0 $0
12/04/2002 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
11/21/2002 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
12/17/2001 Complaint? Newark, NJ 2 $0
11/20/2001 Complaint? Newark, NJ 1 $1,000
11/04/1999 Complaint? Newark, NJ 1 $0
07/16/1999 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
05/07/1999 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
02/12/1999 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
12/01/1998 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
11/19/1998 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
05/08/1998 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
03/31/1998 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
07/22/1996 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
07/22/1996 Complaint? Newark, NJ 2 $0
04/09/1996 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
08/03/1995 Complaint? Newark, NJ 2 $0
11/15/1994 Complaint? Newark, NJ 1 $0
11/16/1993 Planned? Newark, NJ 0 $0
11/04/1993 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
11/04/1993 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
11/04/1993 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
11/02/1993 Complaint? Newark, NJ 3 $0
11/02/1993 Complaint? Newark, NJ 13 $0
11/02/1993 Follow-Up? Newark, NJ 0 $0
11/02/1993 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
11/02/1993 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
01/26/1993 Complaint? Newark, NJ 4 $0
11/04/1992 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
05/14/1992 Complaint? Newark, NJ 2 $0
12/17/1991 Complaint? Newark, NJ 0 $0
10/11/1990 Complaint? Newark, NJ 3 $0
05/19/1988 Complaint? Newark, NJ 5 $0

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